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Frida

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4 out of 5

Based on 898 Ratings and 160 Reviews

Book Description

Beset by one shattering ordeal after another, world-renowned painter Frida Kahlo always managed to channel her anguish into creativity. Frida, by Jonah Winter and illustrator Ana Juan, is an exquisite and playful glimpse into the artist's life and work. Filled with the folk art icons of Frida's Mexican culture--monkeys, devils, smiling skeletons, and sympathetic jaguars depicted with acrylics... More

Beset by one shattering ordeal after another, world-renowned painter Frida Kahlo always managed to channel her anguish into creativity. Frida, by Jonah Winter and illustrator Ana Juan, is an exquisite and playful glimpse into the artist's life and work. Filled with the folk art icons of Frida's Mexican culture--monkeys, devils, smiling skeletons, and sympathetic jaguars depicted with acrylics and wax on paper--the book describes, in short streams of text, the feisty, irreverent, fierce nature of the artist. One especially memorable illustration, based on one of Frida Kahlo's own paintings, shows Frida herself caught in a tangle of thorns against a mournful blue night sky. The text reads, "After the accident ... her body will hurt, always." Author and illustrator's notes add background information, but this stunning book from the author of Diego, about famed Mexican muralist (and husband of Frida) Diego Rivera, is a spectacular, lush introduction to an inspiring woman and her art. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

About Ana Juan (Author) : Ana Juan is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ana Juan include The Elephant Wish, The Jewel Box Ballerinas.View Ana Juan's profile

About Frida Kahlo (Author) : Frida Kahlo is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Frida Kahlo include Frida Kahlo: Painter of Strength (Fact Finders), Frida Kahlo (The Grea... moreView Frida Kahlo's profile

About Jonah Winter (Author) : Jonah Winter is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jonah Winter include Dizzy (Unabridged), Barack, Steel Town.View Jonah Winter's profile

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